Adèla Warmblood Stud

04/04/2026

How pretty is this young filly, random snippet this morning of Adela Revellia.

23/12/2025

I’ve been playing around with AI lately, and for the first time it’s allowed me to create a scene I’ve always dreamed of — Valkyrie surrounded by the Namaqualand flowers 🌸🐴
It’s not about replacing reality, but about bringing imagination, memories, and dreams to life in a new way. Sometimes technology gives us a chance to see our horses not just as they are, but as how they live in our hearts 💛

10/11/2025

14/09/2025

😴✨ Adela Valkyrie clearly has her own game plan for the 2025 South African Dressage Championships… and it starts with a late morning nap! 🐴💤While the rest of us are stressing about prep, she’s convinced that extra snoozes = extra sparkle in the arena. ✨💪Sometimes the best training is simply… sleeping in. 😉

23/07/2025

💫 Adela Valkyrie – A Comeback Worth Celebrating 💫

We are incredibly proud of Adela Valkyrie, who delivered two solid performances at the Gauteng leg of the DSA Challenge this past weekend — placing 3rd in the qualifier and finishing 4th in the Championship class, in an exceptionally strong field where just a whisker of a percentage separated her from the winner. 🌟

What makes this even more special is that this was only our second show back after a 10-month break from training and competition. Rider Maxine de Villiers recently returned to the saddle after her twin pregnancy, and she and Valkyrie have only been back in work for just over a month. We’re still on the journey of rebuilding strength, balance, and fitness, but it’s so encouraging to see flashes of the partnership we had before — and a glimpse of what’s still to come. ❤️

Valkyrie’s pedigree is nothing short of exceptional:
🧬 Sired by the Grand Prix stallion Vinducath, and
🧬 Out of our imported State Premium mare, Adela Rosi, carrying the coveted Rosario / Donnerhall / P*k Bube I bloodlines — a combination of power, elegance, and rideability.

We’re so excited about this mare’s future, and even more so for the journey we get to share with her.

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22/07/2025

🌟 Adela Balenciaga – A Star in the Making 🌟

We couldn’t be prouder of Adela Balenciaga and her wonderful owner and rider, Lauren Koen, for their fantastic performance at their first ever DSA Challenge this past weekend! The pair put in a beautifully polished test to earn a well-deserved 3rd place in the Preliminary Championship on Sunday – a massive achievement for their debut at this level. 👏🐴

Balenciaga comes from a very special pedigree:
💫 Sired by the late La Sœur Bulgari, a stallion of rare quality who sadly passed far too soon, leaving behind only a limited number of exceptional offspring.
💫 Her dam, Adela Querida, is by Compton House Quantico, a proven champion stallion in his own right, with multiple titles to his name.

At Adela Warmblood Stud, we breed only a select number of foals each year, choosing quality over quantity — and it’s moments like these that affirm our vision. Seeing our homebred horses out in the arena, shining under capable and caring hands, is what it’s all about.

A heartfelt congratulations to Lauren Koen for her dedication and thoughtful production of this lovely mare. We are so excited to watch this partnership continue to grow and thrive.

21/07/2025

🌟 Adela Revelation – A Rising Star with Legacy in His Blood 🌟

We are incredibly proud of our young dressage-bred stallion, Adela Revelation (Revolution/Sunsethit/Comeback II) who shone brightly at the DSA Challenge, winning both his preliminary classes in superb form!

With his elegance, power, and exceptional rideability, Revelation now sits at the top of the national leaderboard in the Preliminary division — a promising start to what we believe will be a standout career.

💫 Bred for brilliance, Revelation boasts fully imported bloodlines, sired by none other than Helgstrand’s Revolution, who is currently making his mark at Grand Prix level in Europe, combining power, presence, and world-class talent.

He is out of our Bronze Medal mare, Adela Juwel Gersdorf, a former dressage champion with an impressive competitive record and a proven broodmare. Her oldest living progeny, Dane Stud Fine Art, is now competing at Medium level with numerous championship titles to his name — testament to the quality and consistency she passes down.

Our deepest thanks to:
🏇 Bobby Archerfor his beautiful riding and training of Revelation
🎓 Andrea Harrison for her expert coaching and support
🧼 Godfrey Zuze for his devoted care and grooming that keeps Revelation looking and feeling his best every day

This young stallion is just getting started — and the future is looking very bright.

20/07/2025

🏅 DSA Challenge Championship Results – What a Weekend for Adela Warmblood Stud! 🏅

We are beyond proud of our Adela horses after an incredible finish at the DSA Challenge Championships! Their talent, heart, and consistency shone through in top-class company.

🥇 Adela Revelation brought home the win in the Preliminary Championship, showcasing elegance and accuracy from start to finish.
🥉 Adela Balenciaga delivered a brilliant test to secure 3rd place, making it two out of three podium spots claimed by Adela-bred horses!

🔥 In the Novice Championship, the ever-consistent Adela Valkyrie earned a very respectable 4th place in a hotly contested class — with less than 1% separating 1st and 4th. A true testament to how competitive the field was!

A heartfelt thank you to the DSA Challenge organisers, sponsors, stewards, grooms, riders and everyone behind the scenes who make this sport what it is. Events like these are what fuel the future of dressage in South Africa, and we’re proud to be part of it.

19/07/2025

🏆 Adela Warmblood Stud at the DSA Challenge

We’re so proud of how our Adela horses are performing at the DSA Challenge so far! Their talent, heart, and hard work are shining through in the arena ✨

💫 Adela Revelation took 1st place in his qualifier with a powerful and polished test!
💫 Adela Balenciaga impressed the judges to earn 4th place in a highly competitive qualifier.
💫 Adela Valkyrie showed her class and consistency, placing 3rd in her qualifying class.

A huge congratulations to their dedicated riders and supporters — what a thrill to see the Adela team stepping up at every level. Onwards to the finals with pride! 🙌🐴